HIGHLIGHTS

Gowda allegedly abused and threatened lady IAS officer for not following his instructions.

Karnataka Congress Committee has initiated disciplinary proceedings.

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

HIGHLIGHTS

Siddaramaiah today denied protecting Mari Gowda.

Gowda allegedly abused and threatened lady IAS officer for not following his instructions.

Karnataka Congress Committee has initiated disciplinary proceedings.

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today clarified that he was not protecting his aide and Congress leader Mari Gowda, who was absconding after abusing and threatening a lady IAS officer.

NO ONE BIGGER THAN LAW

"There is no question of protecting Mari Gowda though he is my follower. He is not bigger than the law. Action will be initiated against him as per rules. The police are looking into the case," Siddaramaiah told journalists, as pressure is mounting on the Mysuru police to trace Gowda, who left the city along with his family.

Earlier this month, Mari Gowda allegedly abused and threatened Mysuru district Deputy Commissioner C Shikha for not following his instructions.

Though Siddaramaiah distanced himself from Mari Gowda following the incident, it caused severe embarrassment to the ruling Congress party. Karnataka Congress Committee has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mari Gowda, a former member of the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat.